A new website aims to make a family’s search for a home health agency a little easier, while also providing tips for hiring a caregiver. Through HomeCareChoice.com families can find various home care agencies in their area, featuring providers of medical home health care, non-medical home care, companion care as well as hospice services. “While [...]
Home Health Co-Pays Proposed in Obama Budget, Services “At Risk”
The Obama Administration’s FY 2014 budget released earlier this week included several proposals that put ...
State Medicaid Fraud Crackdowns Now Qualify for Federal Funds
State Medicaid fraud prevention programs now have the ability to receive federal funding to identify fraud through data mining, according to a new final rule from the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. The new rule amends a provision in HHS regulations that barred state Medicaid Fraud Control [...]
Ohio Ramps Up Home Health Care Background Checks
The state of Ohio will be ramping up on background checks for home health care workers as a result of a new $2.1 million federal grant. The Ohio Governor’s Office of Health Transformation (OHT) has announced the state will use the grant to improve criminal background checks for direct-care workers in home- and community-based settings, and [...]
Industry Leaders Called to Zero-In on Suspected Home Health Fraud
On the heels of an announcement yesterday that nearly 100 individuals have defrauded the government for $223 million in Medicare fraud, home health leaders are calling for a more targeted approach to zero-in on suspected areas within their industry. “The government’s own data show that abusive billing practices in home health occur in isolated parts [...]
Preferred Home Health Expands into New England Through DME Acquisition
East Coast-based home health provider Preferred Home Health & Nursing Care Services today announced it is boosting its market presence through the acquisition of Acelleron Medical Products. The acquisition of Acelleron, a Massachusetts-based durable medical equipment provider, Preferred plans to expand its home health care reach into New England. “We are very happy to bring [...]
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- Ohio Ramps Up Home Health Care Background Checks
- Industry Leaders Called to Zero-In on Suspected Home Health Fraud
- Preferred Home Health Expands into New England Through DME Acquisition
